At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Mary…
Oral Health
Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?
At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we’re here when you have a dental emergency. A dental emergency is any occurrence in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too pressing to wait…
Seven Ways You Can Break Your Teeth And How To Protect Them In Alaska
Your teeth are among the most important structures in your body. They are responsible for tasks such as biting, chewing, and speaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can accidentally break your teeth. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and long-term disability. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we want you to be careful…
The 411 on TMJ
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some problems with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also typically called TMJ because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not correct.…
Mouthwash Facts In Anchorage
Hi, I am Dentist Brian Kruchoski. Thanks for visiting my Alaska Premier Dental Group blog. In today’s post, I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Alaska residents use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene starts with thorough tooth brushing and flossing.…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Brian Kruchoski of Alaska Premier Dental Group. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My professional team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Anchorage area. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for a…
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Do you struggle to deal with visiting the dentist? At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we understand. Here are 5 tips for dealing with dental anxiety. Talk to your dentist There’s something about having knowledge on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more self-assured handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry…
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Hi, I’m dentist Brian Kruchoski of Alaska Premier Dental Group. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care…
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist
Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River areas, this may come as a surprise. Today at Alaska Premier Dental Group, we are going to review 4 reasons why…
Sparkling Smiles With Safe Bleaching
One of the easiest ways to upgrade your smile cosmetically is through teeth whitening. Whitening teeth is a straightforward, non-invasive method to improve your overall appearance and bring confidence to your daily interactions with people. Before beginning the procedure of teeth whitening, Alaska Premier Dental Group recommends each patient meet with their dentist for a…
